Guessing How Much Travel Data You Need for Trip Abroad? Find Your Answer in Our Internet Package Guide
The amount of data you'll need while roaming depends on how you use your phone and how long you're traveling. It's always a good idea to consider your needs before picking a plan. If you're not sure, it’s better to start with a smaller package and upgrade later if needed. Here’s a simple guide to help you choose the right data package:
1 GB (valid for 7 days)
Best for short trips and light usage
This is perfect for a quick vacation or a weekend trip where you'll mostly rely on Wi-Fi but need a bit of data for essentials like:
- Checking emails
- Using maps occasionally
- Messaging with family or friends
- Browsing social media (but without watching videos)
3 GB (valid for 30 days)
For longer trips or more frequent phone use
If you're traveling for a week or more and plan to use your phone a bit more often, this plan lets you:
- Send and receive emails, message regularly
- Use GPS for navigation while exploring
- Browse the web and check social media more comfortably (still avoiding too many videos)
- Stream music occasionally and upload a few photos
- Make a few short video calls
This package gives you more freedom, but you'll still need to be mindful of heavy usage like streaming videos.
5 GB (valid for 30 days)
A balanced choice for casual data users
This is a great option if you want to use your phone freely without worrying too much about running out of data. With 5 GB, you can:
- Use social media more comfortably, including some videos
- Browse the web and check emails every day
- Use maps and GPS regularly
- Stream music more often
- Watch short videos (at lower quality)
- Upload photos and make a few video calls
10 GB (valid for 30 days)
For travellers who rely heavily on their phones
If you're the type who frequently uses their phone for a variety of tasks, 10 GB allows you to:
- Use social media extensively and upload photos or videos
- Stream music and watch short videos on apps like TikTok or Instagram
- Watch several hours of video on YouTube, Netflix, or similar platforms
- Make video calls regularly
- Occasionally play mobile games
- Work remotely, as long as you don’t need to download or upload large files too often
This package offers a lot of freedom for both entertainment and light work while traveling.
20 GB (valid for 30 days)
Ideal for digital nomads or heavy users
This plan is designed for frequent travelers or those who need their phone for work while abroad. With 20 GB, you can comfortably:
- Use social media heavily, including live streaming and video content
- Make regular HD video calls and join video conferences
- Stream HD videos regularly
- Download and upload larger work files (e.g., cloud backups, project files)
500 GB or more (valid for 30 days)
For extreme data needs and professionals
This is more data than most people would ever need, but it’s perfect for those who require vast amounts of data for work, such as video editors or content creators. With 500 GB, you can:
- Stream high-quality videos extensively
- Transfer large files for work
- Run continuous cloud backups
- Play online games or create content like YouTube or Twitch streams
- Make hours of HD video calls every day
- Use your phone as a hotspot for multiple devices